Happy Meatless Monday! Hope some of you are enjoying a day off today for Columbus Day. I am sharing one of my new favorite morning creations today-Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet. I kind of envisioned this after seeing a picture of a huge plate of hash browns and eggs. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so let’s do it better! It’s so easy to bump up the nutrition in a classic breakfast dish by adding in sweet potatoes so that’s just what I did.
Please join Tina and I to check out all of the yummy Meatless creations today. It would be great if you all checked out some of the other blogs and recipes too. Thanks!
I decided to make these in individual sized cast iron skillets (amazon link) which worked out perfectly however you can easily make them in a large sized skilled and even in muffin tins. I’ve prepared them all 3 ways. I just love the cute presentation of the mini skillets. I think it’s great for holiday guests too.
Ingredients
- For Sweet Potato crust:
- 1 sweet potato-shredded skin on
- 1 egg -beaten
- 1/4 c cheddar cheese
- For the eggs:
- 5 eggs
- splash of milk
- 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
- 1/2 c chopped red & yellow peppers
- 1/2 c cheese
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Coat skillet with oil
- Combine sweet potato, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of cheese
- Distribute evenly into 2 pans (or 1 large)
- Bake for 20 min to create a crust
- Meanwhile, beat together eggs, milk & cheese in small bowl
- chop veggies
- Remove skillet from over
- Add 1/2 of veggies to each skillet
- Pour in eggs & cheese
- Return to oven and bake until fluffy about 15 min
Cooks notes:
This recipe makes 2 individual skillets (2 servings). You can also use a large skillet but depending on size may need to double the recipe. I’ve also made these in muffin tins and individually wrapped them to eat throughout the week.
You can easily switch up the veggies and even add in some other proteins if you have some meat eaters in your house.
It’s easy to prep the veggies the night before and pop them in the oven if you have relatives visiting for the holidays. Eggs are not limited to breakfast! They also warm up really well for leftovers in the morning if you make them for dinner.
While at one of the popular salad chains recently, I decided I needed to have one of these veggie choppers they were using. Total game changer!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I love a good sweet potato hash for breakfast. So good! Happy Monday!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I am about to go eat the leftovers now!
Melissa says
I love hearty breakfast! Anything with eggs and veggies have my vote. This looks great, too bad I don’t have off for Columbus Day today, otherwise this would definitely be on my menu!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I love eggs for breakfast too
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I love the sweet potato crust! Delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
It is really yummy!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
How yummy! I need those baby skillets in my life. So cute!
Deborah Brooks says
I’ve used them 3 times already don’t know how I didn’t have them before 🙂
grace says
i’ve definitely seen a few potato crusts lately, but never one made with sweet potatoes, which i’d much prefer. this looks to me like a primo choice for breakfast for dinner!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I prefer the sweet potatoes too and I ate mine for dinner as well. Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle says
Looks so good! I have to get back to making breakfasts like that!
Deborah Brooks says
I love breakfast and I often eat it for dinner too 🙂
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs says
I don’t eat eggs, but these make me wish that I did! And I love the little individual skillets. What a cool idea. Maybe once that VeganEgg is available…:-)
Deborah Brooks says
hmm lol! Eggs and cheese are why I am not a vegan 🙂
Tina Muir says
You and Renee were on the same wavelength today! Love it! This sounds delicious! happy Meatless Monday friend!
Deborah Brooks says
I do love a good breakfast!
Smitha @ Running with SD Mom says
Ooh this looks pretty as a picture. Well it is a picture but you know what I mean!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks it was really yummy!
Sarah says
YUM! We love to mix together cubed sweet potato or butternut squash and mix with peppers, onions, greens, and top with an egg. This is like that but with cheese so I bet the girls would love it even more I will have to give it a try. Maybe tonight if it’s a Brinner night!
Deborah Brooks says
I love breakfast for dinner too!
Chaitali says
This looks so delicious! I love the idea of making them in individual skillets. Is the garnish on top tomato?
Deborah Brooks says
Yes just a little tomato on top! I love the roasted tomato taste
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
I’m always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes. I’ll definitely have to give your skillet a try!
Deborah Brooks says
They were great in there hope you enjoy!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
Since I eat omelets quite often for lunch, I could see me making this for lunch! Saving…
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I eat them for dinner a lot too. I just ate the leftovers 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson says
I have not tried sweet potatoes for breakfast- what a great idea & I love the presentation!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much! Hope you check it out. It’s really a great combo
Marcia says
This looks super delish. I am all about sweet potatoes.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks me too!
Jess @hellotofit says
Mmm I love skillet meals!! And breakfast food. And sweet potatoes.
Deborah Brooks says
lol what’s not to like?!
Maureen says
YUM YUM!! This looks like a delicious and FILLING breakfast! I like a meal where I am not hungry for the next few hours.
Deborah Brooks says
Me too!!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
Yum! The sweet potato crust is so creative, and I love the mini cast iron skillets – too cute!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks they worked perfectly!
Mar @ Mar on the Run says
salivating… I love sweet potatoes!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I hope you give it a try it was a great combo
Annmarie says
I am ALL about sweet potatoes, have to give this a try!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Me too!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says
Oh I know this is ON POINT! I love sweet potatoes and eggs and this is RIGHT up my alley. YUMMY!!!!
Deborah Brooks says
It was sooo good!
MCM Mama Runs says
Looks good! Love the little skillets!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks me too! I’ve used them 4 times already 🙂
Cristina says
It would’ve never thought of doing a “sweet potato crust”. Sounds delish!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was yummy
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
Oh this looks amazing!! This would be perfect for after a long run! I’m always loving any kind of eggs and potatoes after a long run!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes definitely! I ate it for dinner also 🙂
Coco says
Oh, I love this! I have one of those skillets that I use every day. Guess I need to get another one to make this recipe — or dig out my larger one which I know I have somewhere ….
Deborah Brooks says
The little skillets are great! I am finding lots of use for them
Jenn says
Those veggie choppers are awesome!
And this recipe sounds really good! I may make them in the muffin tins to eat during the week!
Deborah Brooks says
The muffin tins were great too! The veggie chopper is awesome can’t believe I waited so long to get one
[email protected] says
This sounds tasty. I like sweet potatoes but never think about it for breakfast.
Deborah Brooks says
Yes they are great for breakfast too!
Hollie says
I love sweat potatoes and eggs for breakfast… or for dinner. Often when my husband is gone I have Breakfast for dinner so I will save this recipe.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! I do that too my son loves it
Kelli says
This looks fantastic! I love the little pans! Is the texture of this dish like quiche or more like a fritatta?
Deborah Brooks says
It’s more like a fritatta very light
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
This looks fantastic! I love the idea of a sweet potato crust!
Deborah Brooks says
It was great! Hope you give it a try
Akaleistar says
The mini skillets are so cute! What a fun way to serve breakfast 🙂
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner says
I’ve never thought about Sweet Potato’s for breakfast, but this looks fabulous!!! If you lived near me, I would hire you as my chef, well that is if I could afford one, LOL
Deborah Brooks says
If I lived near you, I’d invite you over to cook with me 🙂
Sandra Laflamme says
Of course this is right up my alley since it uses eggs! I love those mini cast iton skillets. I may have to get some for my kitchen!
Deborah Brooks says
I love eggs too! The mini skillets are amazing I’ve used them 3 times this week already and they are cheap. Enjoy
Natalie says
All over this! So much yum in this recipe! Love the mini skillets. Yes, perfect for holiday guests!!
Pinning and making!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Hope you enjoy and yes the mini skillets are awesome
jill conyers says
Just between you and I. As much as I love pumpkin, I love sweet potatoes even more.
Deborah Brooks says
Me too! Shh It will be our little secret 🙂
[email protected] says
I love pumping up on Sweet Potatoes before my Marathon and this is a great recipe:)
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it!
Toni says
Looks delicious! I love eggs! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Deborah Brooks says
Me too and I did! 🙂
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
This looks fantastic! I gotta try this recipe, and love the skillets!
Deborah Brooks says
The skillets were amazing I’ve already used them a few times this week